Science June 2013 PMID 23766330

Evolution of mammalian diving capacity traced by myoglobin net surface charge.

Scott Mirceta, Anthony V Signore, Jennifer M Burns, Andrew R Cossins, Kevin L Campbell, Michael Berenbrink

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The study traces how mammalian diving ability evolved by examining myoglobin, a key oxygen-storing protein, across 130 species, revealing that diving mammals have evolved a higher net surface charge in myoglobin, which helps them store more oxygen in their muscles.
This molecular adaptation is linked to increased myoglobin concentration, allowing better breath-hold endurance, and provides insights into how different aquatic mammal lineages developed enhanced diving capabilities over time.
The research also suggests that some land mammals like echidnas, moles, hyraxes, and elephants may have ancestors with amphibious traits, offering new perspectives on the evolutionary pathways leading to specialized diving adaptations.]

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